Cyberbullying
Hiding Behind the Keyboard
Megan, 13, found that she was losing friends at an alarming rate. Her friends would continue to block her from their buddies list. What did she do to earn this treatment? She chose to participate in a family gathering rather than spend time at her friend’s birthday party.
And what did her now ex-friend do in [...]
Technology + Bullying = A Bad Combination
There was a 30-second video clip last month that went flying around cyberspace. The clip showed a student being beaten-up by two other students, while a crowd of their peers looked on offering cheers and words of encouragement. So how did someone record this on video? Well, by way of a cell phone, of course.
The [...]
The Wireless Playground
I’ll bet you can recall one of your childhood bullies. The guy who was always seeking attention by making others look stupid or weaker than he was. Or the girl who was pretty and used her beauty to its fullest advantage, while at the same time she stabbed people in the back if it meant [...]
Why is Cyberbullying so hard to fight?
You may have noticed that in the relatively short time I’ve published my blog that I have frequently talked about cyberbullying here. This topic really hits home with me. It’s such a personal attack on someone. How can someone be so vindictive—so hateful—to another human being? Surely there are more productive things we should be [...]
Students booked with cyber stalking
There are times when I wish some people didn’t have access to the Internet. Sometimes you lose your driver’s license when you show irresponsibility or wreckless driving. It’s not likely to have that same concept carry over to the Internet, but it sure would be nice.
Case in point is this article. It really gets me [...]
Cyberbullying is a problem that parents could be missing
Cyberbullying can be so destructive because it hurts people emotionally and causes stress which could lead to physical ailments. The moral of this story is to get to know what your kids are doing online. Don’t be afraid to tell them you’re watching them for their own safety.
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